In form 1040, What is to be written in the space provided for ITIN while you paper file and attach it with W-7?

[kpbang]

Hi, I need to apply ITIN for my son.  My plan is to use Turbo Tax Deluxe Online Tool to prepare the returns but do a paper filing along with ITIN (W7) form. However I am confused how to declare him as dependent in the 1040 Form when he is NOT having the ITIN. Should I follow the technique of writing "Applied For " or "  999-88-9999" in the space meant for ITIN and later white-it-out before mailing the paper copy of the return ? Does this technique still hold good? Please clarify. Thanks

[DanielV01 · Accepted solution]

For TurboTax purposes, use the "mock" SSN.  An actual number must go there to pass diagnostics.  You will be filing the return as a Mail-In (Paper File), since the W-7 cannot be e-filed.  Once the return is printed out, you will white out your son's mock SSN and then write "Applied For" in it's place.

The W-7 form is not available within the programming, but you may access it through this link:  IRS.gov/FormW7.